David Jason makes shock admission about Only Fools and Horses co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst’s role on Frasier reboot
DAVID Jason dropped a surprising revelation about his co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst's role in the Frasier reboot.
Actor, Nicholas, 62 played Rodney Trotter, the younger half brother of Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the legendary sitcom, Only Fools and Horses until 2003.
Now, he's starring in the iconic sitcom Frasier which made its return in October last year, with a brand new series on Paramount+.
Nicholas now plays the mischievous and boozy university professor Alan Cornwall in the sitcom's sequel.
The Frasier reboot has been long anticipated by fans of the original hit series, itself a spin-off from the original sitcom Cheers!.
But in a shocking twist, national treasure David Jason has admitted that he hasn't even watched his esteemed co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst in the highly anticipated reboot.
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When asked about his thoughts on his co-star's performance, the veteran actor surprisingly revealed he hasn't actually seen the show.
The actor told The Times: "Winter evenings have us hunkering down in front of the fire and watching television.
"I haven’t seen the reboot of Frasier yet with Nick Lyndhurst, my old co-star from Only Fools and Horses, but I’m sure he will have done a great job."
Also, the actor couldn't resist praising his role on Only Fools and Horses, calling it a privilege.
David added: "Being part of Only Fools and Horses is a privilege. I know how much it has meant to so many people. I hope I never take the title “national treasure” too seriously — I call myself the “leg end”, but it’s humbling that people see me that way.
Meanwhile, David appeared on a recent episode of David and Jay's Touring Toolshed.
The legendary actor couldn't help but wind The Repair Shop presenter up during a hilarious episode.
